Farmington is the kind of town where the homes tell a story. A lot of the houses along Route 11 and the side roads off downtown were built in an era when 100-amp service was standard, knob and tube wiring was the norm, and Federal Pacific panels were considered modern.
Those systems are not inherently dangerous if they have been maintained. But they have limits, and most of them are reaching the end of what they can reliably support. A modern home with central air, an EV charger, and a full appliance load needs more than a panel that was designed for a much simpler time.
We do a lot of service upgrades in Farmington. We also do a lot of troubleshooting calls where the underlying issue turns out to be exactly that, a home that has outgrown its electrical system without anyone noticing until something stops working.
From generator installations at Baxter Lake to panel upgrades in older homes off Route 11, here is what we handle for Farmington homeowners.
Farmington homes tend to generate more service upgrade and troubleshooting calls than newer neighborhoods. If we spot something that needs attention during a visit, we will tell you upfront with clear options and pricing before any additional work begins. Learn more about our panel upgrade, generator installation, and EV charger services.
A lot of Farmington homes have never had a full electrical review. We see panels that have not been touched in decades, wiring that predates modern code requirements, and outlets that were done wrong and never revisited. We find it on service calls throughout the area regularly.
We have done electrical maintenance, LED lighting upgrades, troubleshooting, and outdoor lighting work at the Goodwin Community Library downtown. When you work in a town regularly you end up doing work for the places that matter to it. It is a library our family visits regularly and one of the better community resources in the area.
Every job we do is priced before we start. You see the number, you approve it, and that is what you pay. If we find something additional during the visit we quote it on the spot before touching anything. No surprises on the invoice.
Here is what sets us apart:
These are the electrical issues we run into most often on service calls in Farmington. If any of them sound familiar, give us a call.
Electrical panel at capacity Most Farmington homes running on a 100-amp panel were designed for a much lighter load. Add a heat pump, a home office, and an EV charger and that panel is maxed out. We handle the upgrade and coordinate all permitting with the town and Eversource.
Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels These panels have a documented history of breakers that fail to trip under overload conditions. That is a fire risk, not an inconvenience. If your home still has one we replace it. We see them regularly in Farmington.
Knob and tube wiring Older homes throughout Farmington still have knob and tube present, sometimes running alongside more recent updates. It cannot be insulated over, it is not grounded, and insurance carriers are increasingly refusing to cover homes that still have it active. We assess what you have and give you honest options.
Breakers that keep tripping A breaker that trips repeatedly is telling you something. It is either an overloaded circuit or a wiring problem that needs to be traced to its source. Resetting it and moving on is not a solution.
Missing GFCI and ungrounded outlets Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas in older homes regularly come up short on GFCI protection. It is a code violation and a safety issue. We flag it on every service call and quote the fix before touching anything.
Older wiring in downtown and back road neighborhoods The homes along the side streets off Main Street and the back roads outside of town are where we find the most outdated wiring. Panels that have never been touched, circuits that were added without permits, and wiring that was fine for 1965 but is not fine for today. We see it constantly on service calls throughout Farmington.
Farmington does not lose power as often as some of the towns further up Route 16, but the rural roads and aging infrastructure mean outages happen here too. The Lancelot Shores community on Baxter Lake loses power regularly enough that standby generators have become a common conversation when we are working up there.
For year-round residents on Baxter Lake, a standby generator is not about convenience. It is about keeping sump pumps running, protecting a home that cannot always be monitored, and not waiting on a multi-day restoration on a back road.
We install and service Generac standby generators throughout Farmington and the Lakes Region area. We also offer Generator Watchdog remote monitoring so you know your system is running whether you are home or not. If you are further up Route 16 toward the lakes region, we cover Wakefield too!
Yes. We regularly work in Rochester, Milton, Middleton, Strafford, and New Durham. Farmington sits right in the middle of our core service territory.
Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panels have a well-documented history of breaker failure. They do not always trip when they should, which creates a fire risk. We replace them regularly in Farmington and the surrounding area. If you have one and are unsure of its condition, a service call is worth doing before it becomes an emergency.
Most panel upgrades run between $1,500 and $4,500 depending on the size of the panel, the condition of the existing service entrance, and whether permits and inspections are required. We quote every job upfront before any work begins.
Yes. Loyal Lab Electric & Generators holds NH Master Electrician License number 13956 and carries full liability insurance and workers compensation coverage. We pull all required permits and schedule inspections for every job that requires them.
We offer free estimates for larger projects like panel upgrades, generator installations, and EV charger setups. For service calls and troubleshooting, there is a service call fee but any work required beyond that will be quoted for free before any repairs begin
We replace the main panel, upgrade the service entrance cable and meter base if needed, and coordinate the inspection with the Town of Farmington and Eversource for the utility reconnect. Most upgrades are completed in a single day. We handle all permitting so you do not need to manage that process.
Yes. We install and service Generac standby generators throughout Farmington and the Lakes Region. We are an authorized Generac dealer and service technician and handle all permitting and inspections.
The Rusty Fund is our charitable initiative supporting local dog rescues, including the Pope Memorial Humane Society in Dover. We donate $10 from every completed job and $100 from every generator installation. It is named after Rusty, the yellow lab who inspired everything Loyal Lab stands for.
You can depend on us to for all of your electrical needs. We are here whenever you need us.
Our friendly staff are happy to help with any electrical need you have.
We use the safest and best equipment in the industry for every electrical project.
We will exceed your expectations and guarantee satisfaction.
